Fuse keeps popping

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MIKI001ME
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The fuse that controls the headlights and dashboard lights keeps popping on my 99 Mercury Cougar, 110000 miles. An after market stereo was installed (poorly) by the previous owner. I have taped up all the exposed wires, but it still does this. There seems to be no set pattern. It can pop after 2 seconds or take weeks. The last time it was fine for two months and I thougth I had it fixed. Any suggestions?
Sep 12, 2006 at 6:26 AM
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MERCCRUISER
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I have the same problem in my 84 Grand Marquis.. I believe it has something to do with the way ford/mercury series their fuses.. this is the only car ive owned that has this problem..
Sep 18, 2006 at 12:01 AM
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HALFCALF1979
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I had that problem and just finally took it in dont do what I did and put in a bigger fuse... cost me lots more in the long run :(
Feb 4, 2007 at 1:05 AM
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MERLIN2021
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the car has a short, if you don't know how to trace shorts, either scrap the car or take it to a qualified guy!
Mar 5, 2007 at 4:27 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Have you guys unplugged the connector to the light switch and looked at it? Try it!
Mar 8, 2007 at 2:51 PM
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Make sure the radio installer didn't put the radio on the light cicuit!
Mar 8, 2007 at 3:57 PM